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NHTSA 05V503📅 Nov 3, 2005

2006 Jaguar S-Type & 2006 Jaguar XJ recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

💥 The risk

Consequently 'park' may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to 'park" and all indicators show 'park' position is achieved.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began november 22, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V503000
Manufacturer recall #
R525
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS LTD
Vehicles affected
493
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Owner phone
1-800-452-4827
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 22, 2005
Built
Sep 15, 2005 – Oct 10, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Jaguar recall no. R525. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V503 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V503?

2006 Jaguar S-Type & 2006 Jaguar XJ. 493 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jaguar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-452-4827.